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Patent NZ-310417-A (NZ)
Title: Oil retention barrier with anti-splashing means
Inventor: SCHIWEK HELMUT
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: This oil retention barrier (1), over which oil cannot splash over when the barrier is hauled in consists of several floating partial cells (8, 15, 16) and several smaller partial cells (7, 21) that are submerged in water, arranged and joined together in such a way that a flow channel (24) is created there between. For that purpose, one of the partial cells (15) is positioned in front of the other floating partial cells (8, 16) and joined to the floating partial cell (8) and to the submerged partial cell (9) by spacers (18, 23) that create the flow channel (24).  The floating partial cells (8, 15, 16) are filled with waterproofed glass fibres or glass fibre mats, whereas the submerged partial cells (9, 21, 26) are filled with a non waterproofed material, in particular glass fibres.  The flow channel (24) prevents banking-up pressure from building up in front of the barrier (1), so that the latter can be hauled in with practically no problems.  The oil (4) cannot splash over the barrier nor flow underneath it.
Patent NZ-320240-A (NZ)
Title: Fungal Cellulases, vectors & uses thereof
Inventor: VAN DEN BROECK HENRIETTE CATHA
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 1996-10-14
Abstract: cThe application provides polypeptides with cellulase activity, corresponding DNA sequences, vectors, transformed hosts and a method for the production of these polypeptides, which are obtained from Aspergillus niger var. niger or Aspergillus niger var. tubigensis.
Patent NZ-326429-A (NZ)
Title: A producer cell containing a DNA sequence lacks functional env and functional gag-pol genes capable of producing a retroviral vector containing neither and its use in gene therapy
Inventor: KINGSMAN ALAN JOHN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1997-01-23
Abstract: A producer cell capable of producing a replication defective retroviral vector in an infective retroviral vector particle comprises: a) a first DNA sequence encoding the replication defective retroviral vector comprising: (i) a defective retroviral genome lacking functional env and functional gag-pol genes but having the remaining components essential for retroviral function and (ii) at least one heterologous gene and b) a set of DNA sequences encoding packaging components env and gag-pol wherein the DNA sequence encoding env is present on a separate construct to the DNA sequence encoding gag-pol; which producer cell is a fresh cell from a subject and is capable of delivering the heterologous gene to a target cell within a subject by in vivo production of the replication defective vector particles.
Patent NZ-333290-A (NZ)
Title: Computer monitoring and logging of maintenance operations
Inventor: DEBY KURT
IPC: G07C1/10
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: A control system to monitor and maintain various repetitive operations, which can include plant maintenance operations, including having a computerized database of the operations to be monitored, providing a data-logger onto which can be downloaded the required operations to be done at that time, means on the data-logger to indicate that the operation has been effected, and means whereby the amended records on the datalogger can be transmitted to the database to update the records thereon so that at a required future time(s) the operation will again be downloaded to the datalogger so that the operation is again effected. There is also provided a data-logger for use with such a system.
Patent NZ-333442-A (NZ)
Title: Bearing support structure for a turret in mooring system and method for its installation
Inventor: BOATMAN TERRY L
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1997-06-13
Abstract: A bearing support structure is disclosed for a turret (10A) mounted for rotation within a well of a moored vessel.  The bearing support structure has a turret bearing assembly which may tilt about a tilting axis relative to a lower bearing support structure (764A) mounted on the vessel.  The turret bearing assembly (760A) has a retainer ring (794A) below a peripheral slot (782A) in a turret ring (102A) and a segmented key (596A) fits in slot (782A).  The retainer ring (794A) is supported on an annular abutment (780A) on turret ring (102A).  A filler material (781A) is provided in an annular space or clearance between turret ring (102A) and retainer ring (794A) to tighten the joint therebetween.  A construction method is also disclosed for first placing a mooring turret in the well of the vessel and later installing a bearing assembly between the vessel and the turret by lowering it over the top of the turret.
Patent NZ-335366-A (NZ)
Title: Hydraulic elevator with hydraulic jack fixed to floor of car, and passing through car
Inventor: ROSSMAN EILEEN W
IPC: B66B9/04
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: A hydraulic elevator with a car, at least one door, one guide rail that guides the car along its hoisting travel, a hydraulic jack having one or more pistons which are telescopically extendable from a cylinder being fastened to the floor of the car with a fastening device in such a way that the car moves with it in its direction of travel, characterised in that the telescopic jack (9) projects through the floor of the car into the car (1). It is stated that this allows selection of a jack independent of the length available for installation which makes the need for a cylinder extension redundant.
Patent NZ-503441-A (NZ)
Title: Methods and apparatus for leak detection in boilers
Inventor: CHEN HAIWEN
IPC: G01M3/22
Filed: 1998-07-21
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for detection of leaks in boilers (14) containing temperature control liquid, which is supplemented with feedwater (36) and removed as blowdown (26), main steam and soot blower steam.  In a preferred embodiment, the boiler has an automatic liquid level control mechanism.  The methods include measuring rates associated with feedwater supplementation and removal rates, correcting the offsets between the supplementation and removal rates, determining the unaccounted for water rate, and comparing the unaccounted for water rate with zero to determine if a leak condition is present.
Patent NZ-505417-A (NZ)
Title: Hydraulic resistance brake actuated by inertia for vehicle axles
Inventor: PAPICH RUDOLF
IPC: B60T1/10
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: A hydraulic brake assembly for braking the wheel of a towed vehicle has a hydraulic pump having an inlet and an outlet, and is driven by the wheel in use. A valve is provided to create a closed hydraulic circuit between the inlet and the outlet. A valve control controls the resistance to flow of hydraulic fluid in the circuit in response to changes in the inertia of the vehicle. A further pump operated by an electrical motor can be provided in addition to the hydraulic brake assembly to selectively drive the wheel.
Patent NZ-506255-A (NZ)
Title: Apparatus for altering characteristics of a fluid
Inventor: WALTON JOSEPH E
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus for altering characteristics of a fluid includes a first perimeter wall (14) defining an internal chamber (16) therein. The first perimeter wall defines a first opening (22) and a second opening (24) therethrough. The first opening is constructed to be fluidly connected to a fluid source. The internal chamber defined in said first perimeter wall is constructed to contain a beneficial agent (20) therein. A beneficial agent is disposed in the internal chamber defined in the first perimeter wall, the beneficial agent being dispersible in a fluid flowing from the first opening to the second opening through the internal chamber defined in the first perimeter wall.
Patent NZ-509410-A (NZ)
Title: Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents
Inventor: WANG ERIC
IPC: C07C275/42
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: Compounds 1 to 25, 104 and 133 having the formula (I), compounds 26 to 35 and 119 to 132 having the formula (II), compound 36 to 57, 85 to 103 and 105 to 118 having the (III) as defined in the specification or a compound 58 to 84, 134 and 135 are useful as carrier compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for the delivery of active agents such as proteins or polysaccharides.
Patent NZ-510306-A (NZ)
Title: Fungicide compositions comprising a 2-imidazolin-5-one and an amino acid amide derivative
Inventor: CHAZALET MAURICE
IPC: A01N25/30
Filed: 1999-09-20
Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a compound of (I) which is (4-S)-4-methyl -2-methylthio-4-phenyl-1-phenylamino-2-imidazoline-5-one and a compound (II) which is N1-[(R)-1-(6-fluoro-2-benzothiazolyl)ethyl]-N2-isopropoxycarbonyl-L-validamide or isopropyl[2-methyl-1-(phenylethyl-carbamoyl)-propyl]carbamate is disclosed, wherein R is an isopropyl radical, and the compound (I)/compound (II) ratio ranges between 10 and 0.01, preferably between 5 and 0.5. A method for eradicating or preventing phytopathogenic fungi in crops, wherein the method consists of applying on the aerial parts of plants an efficient and non-phytotoxic amount of one of the fungicidal compositions is also disclosed.
Patent NZ-514539-A (NZ)
Title: Locking device for an axialy moving pin
Inventor: VAN WISSEN JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: F16B21/16
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: Locking device (20) includes housing (21) with bore (22) for receiving end portion (12) of a pin.  With end portion (12) fully inserted in housing (21), body portion (25) of rotating locking member (23) can interact with circumferential recess (13) of end portion (12) to prevent longitudinal or axial movement of the pin relative to housing (21).  When head portion (24) of member (23) is rotated through half a turn from the locking position, an indentation or notch in portion (25) is aligned with bore (22) and end portion (12) can be withdrawn from bore (22).  Member (23) can be rotated by way of a key or other suitable tool.  Locking device (20) can be used to secure the adjusting pin for telescopic members such as bracing used in building construction or a tow bar ball on a vehicle.
Patent NZ-521972-A (NZ)
Title: Improvements in or relating to formulations for use in inhaler devices
Inventor: STANIFORTH JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: A61K45/00
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A formulation is disclosed for use in an inhaler device comprises carrier particles having a diameter of at least 50 mm and a mass median diameter of at least 175 mm; fine particles of an excipient material having a mass median aerodynamic diameter of not more than 20 mm; and active particles. The formulation has excellent flowability even at relatively high contents of fine particles.
Patent NZ-522611-A (NZ)
Title: Controlled release botulinum toxin delivery system in the form of an implant
Inventor: DONOVAN STEPHEN
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A biocompatible implant for continuous in vivo release of a neurotoxin over a treatment period extending from one month to five years. The implant can be made of casting a solution of a polymer, such as an ethyl vinyl acetate copolymer and a neurotoxin such as botulinum toxin.
Patent NZ-523580-A (NZ)
Title: Process for the preparation of lower olefins
Inventor: INOMATA MAKOTO
IPC: C07C11/02
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A process for producing lower olefins, comprising: i) A step where a mixed fluid (I) containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen and further containing dimethyl ether and methanol in a dimethyl ether/methanol weight ratio of 25/75 to 95/5 is separated into a gas component (II) and a liquid component (III) by a high-pressure gas-liquid separation means under high pressure. The gas component (II) is then separated into an off-gas and dimethyl ether, and the separated dimethyl ether is allowed to join the liquid component (III) to obtain a liquid component (IV) having a dimethyl ether/methanol weight ratio of 30/70 to 90/10. ii) A step where the pressure of the liquid component (IV) is released, and then the liquid component (IV) is introduced into an olefin production means to produce a lower olefin fraction (V) containing ethylene and propylene. Also described are lower olefins when produced by the process described above.
Patent NZ-527136-A (NZ)
Title: Method of manufacturing a mesh screen
Inventor: ANASTASI MICHAEL
IPC: B01D35/20
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a mesh screen including the steps of: providing a support band defining a screening area; placing a mesh sheet against one side of said band to cover said screening area; and, casting a settable material about said support band to fix said mesh sheet to said band and form a rim.
Patent NZ-527353-A (NZ)
Title: Packaging system
Inventor: MCDONALD ANGUS
IPC: B65D43/16
Filed: 2002-05-06
Abstract: A packaging system suitable for postage of fragile items, the packaging system having: (a) first (1) and second (2) body parts; (b) a non-releasable locking system (10 and 12, a to f) for locking together the first and second body parts, and (c) a release system (21 and 23) independent of the locking system, wherein in use, the first and second body parts can be manually locked together using the locking system, so as to encase an item, the release system being operable to provide access to the encased item.
Patent NZ-530353-A (NZ)
Title: Can shell and double-seamed can end
Inventor: STODD PETER R
IPC: B21D51/44
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A drawn aluminum can shell has a peripheral crown which is double-seamed with an end portion of an aluminum can body to provide a can end having a generally flat center panel connected by a curved panel wall to an inner wall of an annular U-shaped countersink. The countersink has a generally cylindrical outer wall and an inner width less than the radius of the panel wall. The outer wall of the countersink connects with a lower wall portion of a frustoconical chuckwall at a junction below the center panel, and an upper wall portion of the chuckwall extends to an inner wall of the crown at an angle of at least 16degree with the center axis. In one embodiment, the chuckwall has an intermediate generally vertical short riser portion connecting the wall portions, and the inner bottom width of the countersink is less than .040 inch.
Patent NZ-532243-A (NZ)
Title: Vascular occlusion solid-phase agent with immobilised platelet binding agent
Inventor: STEWART MICHAEL W
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for inducing thrombus formation in vivo comprising: a solid phase agent selected from a specified group, capable of binding a platelet specific component; and a platelet specific component, chosen from a specified group including von Willebrand Factor (VWF), where, upon delivery to the target vasculature it binds platelets onto the solid-phase agent and induces platelet activation. The disclosure allows for the purposeful induction of thrombosis for use in hyperplastic or neoplastic vasculature, arterio-venous malformations, or hemorrhaging vasculature. Of particular interest is the reduction in blood flow to cancer cells.
Patent NZ-532457-A (NZ)
Title: Leads generation system
Inventor: HURSTON RYAN
Filed: 2001-08-25
Abstract: A leads generation system comprises a computer arranged to receive input from a system user that contains a vehicle identifier selected from a vehicle's current plate number or a vehicle identification number (VIN). The system is programmed to use the vehicle identifier as a key to search at least one database of vehicle data to obtain details of a first vehicle to which the vehicle identifier relates to. The system is also programmed to use some portion of the first vehicle details as a key to search a data source containing details of vehicles for sale to obtain details of one or more vehicles for sale that are similar to the first vehicle. The system is also programmed to send a message containing the details of the vehicle for sale to the system user.
Patent NZ-532495-A (NZ)
Title: Cabinet spout assembly with spout extending through aperture in mirror
Inventor: PIATT JAMES M
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A medicine cabinet 30 for mounting on a wall above a sink includes a cabinet frame and a door pivotally attached to the front of the cabinet frame 32. A mirror 20 is attached to the exterior surface of the door and has an aperture at 18 there through. A shelf assembly (not shown) slidably extends through the side opening of the cabinet frame, and has a first position in which the shelf assembly is received within the first cavity and a second position in which the shelf assembly projects outwardly from a side of the cabinet frame. A spout passage 18 extends through the aperture at 18 in the mirror 20 and emits a stream of water. A control valve (not shown) can be mounted to the cabinet frame to control the flow of water from a supply to the spout 18. In the broadest concept the disclosure is for a spout extending through a mirror which is attached to a support structure.
Patent NZ-532966-A (NZ)
Title: Energy efficient heat pump systems for water heating and air conditioning
Inventor: HARMON STEVE
IPC: F24H4/04
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a heat pump system for providing water heating and air conditioning, comprising one or more compressors (1) for circulating a refrigerant in the system, a hot water tank (2) having a heat exchanger (3) for heating and storing the hot water, an outdoor heat exchanger (4) and a fan (5) for rejecting or extracting heat to or from the outdoor environment in air cooling, or water heating and/or air heating modes of operation respectively, an indoor heat exchanger (8) with a fan (9) for conditioning and supplying air to an indoor space. The system is stated to be particularly suitable in applications which require water heating and house cooling all year round. The system may also be adapted to other situations such as year-round water heating with seasonal air cooling, or year-round water heating with seasonal air cooling and heating, etc., and used for different applications, e.g., space heating and cooling simultaneously.
Patent NZ-541289-A (NZ)
Title: Use of multifunctional surface active agents such as lauroylethylenediaminetriacetate (LED3A) to clean contact lenses
Inventor: KETELSON HOWARD ALLEN
IPC: C11D1/10
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of cleaning a contact lens comprising soaking the lens in an aqueous solution comprising an amount of an anionic dissociating compound effective to clean the lens, said compound having the formula (I), wherein R is a straight or branched alkyl or alkenyl group containing from 8 to 18 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a sterile, aqueous multi-purpose solution for treating contact lenses, comprising: 0.001 to 1 w/v% of the compound of formula (I); an ophthalmically acceptable antimicrobial agent in an amount effective to disinfect contact lenses; and water; said solution having a physiologically compatible pH and an osmolality of 200 to 400 mOsm/kg.
Patent NZ-545329-A (NZ)
Title: Heat blanket
Inventor: MORGANDI ARTURO
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A heat blanket is disclosed. The heat blanket comprises an operative unit and a control/power supply unit that can be electrically connected on one side to the power mains and on the other side to the operative unit. The operative unit comprises a foldable sheet and a linear heating element distributed in the sheet, with a first and second conductor extending one along the other, separated by a first electrically insulating material and enclosed by a second electrically insulating material, wherein the first and the second conductors are electrically connected to the control/power supply unit and have respective first terminals inside the sheet, connected together. The control/power supply unit comprises: a power supply group for the heating element, intended for connection to the electric mains, and control means of the power supply for the heating element. The control means of the control/power supply unit includes a power supply cut-off group for the heating element and a microprocessor, connected to the heating element, to the power supply group and to the cut-off group, set to detect possible anomalies in the power supply conditions of the heating element and to act upon the cut-off group interrupting the power supply of the heating element when said anomalies take place. Each anomaly detected is classified by the microprocessor either as a temporary anomaly or as a definitive anomaly. The interruption of the power supply of the heating element is reversible in case of a temporary anomaly and irreversible in case of a definitive anomaly.
Patent NZ-546285-A (NZ)
Title: Tetrazole derivatives and methods of treatment of metabolic-related disorders thereof
Inventor: COLLETTI STEVEN L
IPC: A61K31/41
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof, wherein: X is NH or O; Ring A is an optionally substituted 5-membered carbocyclic ring or a 5-membered htereocyclic ring and wherein the rest of the substituents are disclosed within the specification. Also disclosed is the use of a compound of formula (I) in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a metabolic-related disorder or for raising HDL in an individual.
Patent NZ-551236-A (NZ)
Title: Methods of treating disease with random copolymers
Inventor: RASMUSSEN JAMES
IPC: A61K38/02
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a random copolymer composition in the manufacture of a medicament for treating a disease treatable with the random copolymer composition in a subject, wherein the random copolymer composition comprises random compolymers consisting of amino acid residues YFAK (L-tyrosine, L-phenylalanine, L-alanine and L-lysine) in an output molar ratio of about 1.0:1.2:XA:6.0 respectively, wherein XA is 18.0-30.0 and the length of the copolymer is between 35 and 75 amino acid residues.
Patent NZ-552697-A (NZ)
Title: Heat exchange apparatus and heat energy transfer system
Inventor: DRYSDALE KENNETH WILLIAM PATTERSON
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: An energy transfer system (101) includes a vessel (1) containing a thermally conductive liquid (2). First, second and third conduits (3, 7, 11) having respective first, second and third thermally conductive sections (6, 10, 14) are immersed in the liquid. A working fluid is conveyed from the outlet of the second conduit (7) to an energy conversion means (T) capable of converting internal energy in the working fluid to useful work, then to the inlet of the third conduit (11), thereby transferring heat from the working fluid to the thermally conductive liquid. The working fluid is than returned from the outlet of the third conduit to the inlet of the second conduit. The energy conversion means preferably includes a turbopump.
Patent NZ-552744-A (NZ)
Title: High efficiency, wet-base, downfired multi-pass water heater
Inventor: WELK GREGORY M
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A fuel-fired water heater has a three-pass condensing type heat exchanger disposed within its tank and having a central vertical first pass flue pipe separated into upper and lower portions by an internal dividing structure. Respectively coupled to the upper and lower first pass flue pipe portions are circumferentially spaced series of vertical second and third pass flue pipes which circumscribe the central flue pipe within the tank. During firing of the water heater, combustion gases from a power burner are sequentially forced downwardly through the upper portion of the first pass flue pipe, upwardly through the second pass flue pipes to an upper plenum external to the tank, and then downwardly through the third pass flue pipes and the lower central pipe portion into a bottom plenum external to the tank for discharge from the water heater.